Elective abortion: Clinical practice guidelines from the French College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (CNGOF).

The number of elective abortions has been stable for several decades. Many factors explain women's choice of abortion in cases of unplanned pregnancies. Early initiation of contraceptive use and a choice of contraceptive choices appropriate to the woman's life are associated with lower rates of unplanned pregnancies.

[Induced abortion: Guidelines for clinical practice - Text of the Guidelines (short text)].

Objective: Develop recommendations for the practice of induced abortion.

Materials And Methods: The Pubmed database, the Cochrane Library and the recommendations from the French and foreign Gyn-Obs societies or colleges have been consulted.

Results: The number of induced abortions (IA) has been stable for several decades.

Prolactin and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate: are they related to the severity of chronic urticaria?

Background And Aims: Elevated prolactin and reduced dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) levels are associated with autoimmune diseases. A limited number of studies have investigated these hormones in chronic urticaria (CU). The autologous serum skin test (ASST) reaction has also been linked to autoimmune diseases, and a positive reaction is usually associated with a more severe disease.

[Cardiovascular magnetic resonance and multislice coronary CT in ischemic cardiomyopathy].

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging and multislice coronary CT are frequently used in patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease. However, clinical indications of such noninvasive imaging techniques remain debated. This manuscript points out the advantages and limitations of each technique while clarifying their potential clinical indications.